Health & Wellness Section :: Page 30

• Local kale for the K–12 crowd? Lessons in fresh food service

  By Megan BachmanJanuary 26, 2012

  Three years into the Columbus-area school’s local food initiative, its cafeteria regularly serves up healthy meals prepared on-site using raw, organic ingredients, about 40 percent of which are sourced from within 125 miles of the school.

• At winter market, greens in the gray

  By Diane ChiddisterJanuary 19, 2012

  

  The Yellow Springs Winter Farmers Marketlaunched its third season last Saturday, Jan. 7, in the basement of the First Methodist Church.

• New Liberty raises local food IQ

  By Megan Bachman

  

  Seven-year-old Sampson is one lucky goat, according to his caretaker, Abby Dant of Xenia. Sampson was the demonstration goat at a workshop last weekend at the United Methodist Church, the first of six winter food and farming events organized by New Liberty Farms.

• A therapy dog in need of some help

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  Recently, Diane Davis discovered that her dog has a congenital malformation on her left knee, which causes pain and lameness. Consequently, Raskel can’t walk on slippery hospital floors like other service dogs.

• Connect through yoga to goals for the new year

  By Lauren HeatonJanuary 13, 2012

  

  Jen Ater will lead a yoga workshop at the library this Saturday to welcome in the new year.

• A passion for women’s health

  By Diane ChiddisterDecember 29, 2011

  

  When she talks about why she chose to specialize in women’s health, Dr. Jennifer Frey frequently uses the word “empower.” She wants to empower women to give birth in the way that they want and beyond that, to make the choices that keep them healthy and strong.

• Singing from, and for, the heart

  By Diane ChiddisterNovember 17, 2011

  

  Singing brings people together in a way that unites and enriches, according to the organizers of “Singing from the Heart,” a Yellow Springs Community Sing that takes place next weekend.

• Shake your booty for good cause

  By Megan BachmanNovember 10, 2011

  

  Zumba is exercise in disguise. The fitness classes feel more like a dance party than grueling workout

• Create the power to grow

  By Lauren HeatonNovember 3, 2011

  

  Local food has many meanings, but to Bob Jurick, having access to food locally is a social justice issue. People should be able to walk or drive a couple of blocks and buy fresh, healthy food at a reasonable cost.

• Vigilant for good, quick food

  By Diane ChiddisterOctober 27, 2011

  

  Wendy Copper and her business partner have taken an initial step toward their goal by releasing their first food product, Organic Superfood Oat-based Cereal.